Michigamme, MI · standard
ZIP Code 49861
Marquette County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 616
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $226,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Michigamme pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49861 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 49861 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Michigamme, Marquette County, Michigan, home to just 616 residents across 513.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 49861 reports a modest median household income of $61,875 (16% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,580. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $226,600 (3% above the average Michigan ZIP); 97.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marquette County, so 49861 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49861, Michigamme, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
616
Population
513.3
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 49861?
62.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,875
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$37,580
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 49861 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Michigamme, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,875 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
640housing units
640
Total Housing Units
261
Occupied Units
379
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,600
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 49861, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $880,000.
13
Businesses
39
Employees
$880K
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 46.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 30.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49861 vs 49946 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49946 | Lanse, MI | 4,040 | 11.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49861, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 49861 in?
ZIP code 49861 (Michigamme) is located in Marquette County, Michigan. Marquette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marquette-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49861?
ZIP code 49861 in Michigamme, MI has a population of 616 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49861?
The median household income in ZIP 49861 is $61,875, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49861?
The median home value in ZIP 49861 is $226,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49861?
The largest racial group in ZIP 49861 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49861?
ZIP code 49861 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49861?
In ZIP code 49861, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49861?
In ZIP code 49861, approximately 97.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49861?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49861 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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